Airlines propose huge hike in ticket prices

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Domestic airlines have proposed a massive raise in ticket prices, ignoring the Government's calls not to resort to exorbitant fares.

The new fares have been submitted for review to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

If the proposed airfare gets approval by the ministry and the DGCA, the fares may see a 300 per cent hike.

A Delhi-Bengaluru flight journey is expected to cost Rs 40,000 and a trip next door to Chandigarh as much as Rs 14,000. A one way trip from Delhi to Cochin even on a low cost airline like Spicejet and Jetlite will cost over Rs 20,000.

Most of the airlines have proposed price bands in four slabs of distances.